article
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 20: JJ Quinerly #11 of the Dallas Wings dribbles during an 81-80 Los Angeles Sparks win over the Dallas Wings at Crypto.com Arena on August 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
DALLAS – Dallas Wings rookie guard JJ Quinerly will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain in her left knee. The injury occurred during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks on August 20.
Quinerly is expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2026 season.
Injury-riddled season
Big picture view:
Quinerly’s injury is another blow to a Wings team that has been hit hard by injuries this season. The team has already lost center Li Yueru to an ACL sprain and has been playing without star guard Arike Ogunbowale, who is out indefinitely with knee tendinitis. The constant attrition has made it difficult for Dallas to find any rhythm, as they have already been eliminated from WNBA playoff contention.
Quinerly’s rookie season
The backstory:
Quinerly, who was selected 27th overall in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft out of West Virginia, had been a bright spot for the Wings. The 5’8″ guard averaged 6.5 points per game, nearly 2.0 rebounds per game, along with 2.3 assists per game while providing energy and tenacity off the bench. Her ability to score and defend made her a valuable contributor to a roster that has struggled to find consistency.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by Dallas Wings Basketball.